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Events are listed by city, then by type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to lgbt@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Kirstyn Smith.
GLASGOW
Activities & Events Camp Fitness Run Club! Sun 22 & 29 Sep, 6 & 13 Oct, noon. £4 (first session free). Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, 07583 732708. Fun, friendly running group that’s nonetheless serious about getting fit. Led by a qualified jog leader, all levels welcome. FREE HIVoice Wed 25, Mon 30 Sep & 7 Oct, 6.30pm. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Creative writing group for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. FREE Prime Time Sun 29 Sep, 3pm. Gay Men’s Health, 30 Bell Street, 552 0112. A chance for gay and bisexual men over 40 to meet others in an informal setting.
Arts FREE An Evening with Miss Patty O Doors Sat 28 Sep, 7pm–midnight. The Langside, 160 Battlefield Road, 649 7031. Glasgow’s newest drag sensation Miss Patty O Doors entertains. Stand Up for Love Sat 28 Sep, 8pm–1am. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 276 5360. Art, literature, theatre, fashion and music combine to raise funds for marriage equality. See preview, right. Glasgay! Wed 9–Thu 17 Oct, times vary. Prices vary. Various venues: Glasgow, 552 7575. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the massive celebration of queer culture has a ‘legacy’ theme, which is demonstrated in its impressive programme of theatre, comedy, music, clubs and visual art events. See feature, page 26. Clubs TYCI Sat 21 Sep, 11pm–3am. Free before midnight; £2 after. Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. Glasgow collective run for women by women. Tonight with new Song By Toad signing, Naked, and Subcity Radio’s Tigerbeat DJ. The BOMB Sun 29 Sep, 11pm–4am. £8. FabrIQ, 46a Queen Street, 248 8860. ‘The UK’s most explosive gay club’ playing house, electro and nu disco. FREE Bears in the West Fri 4 Oct, 9pm–1am. Underground Glasgow, 6a John Street, 553 2456. The BearScots night for Glasgow gents in search of a little furry company. With DJ Corkie providing the sounds and plenty of sweets to go round. Yes! Fri 4 Oct, 11pm–3am. Free before midnight; £5 after (students £3). The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, 564 1450. A gay night that plays indie and guitar bands, with emphasis firmly on music from classic artists such as David Bowie, The Smiths and Blondie and cutting-edge acts like Django Django, Band of Skulls and Grimes.
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Hot Mess Sat 5 Oct, 10pm–2am. £2 before 10.30pm; £5 after. The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, 357 7246. Gay club night describing itself as ‘an irregular party for irregular folks’. Birdcage Fri 11 Oct, 11pm–2am. £3 before midnight; £5 after. Basura Blanca at the Brunswick Hotel, (basement) 106–8 Brunswick Street, 552 0001. An alternative LGBT night playing house, electro and disco.
EDINBURGH Activities & Events FREE Ready Steady Learn to Cook Thu 19 & 26 Sep, 2–4pm. Broomhouse Health Strategy Group, 1 Broomhouse Market, 467 7678. Pat Tweedie guides you through preparing and cooking food on a budget. LGBT Basketball Group Thu 19 & 26 Sep, 3, 10 & 17 Oct, 7–8pm. £3. Leith Community Education Centre, New Kirkgate, basketballers@ hotmail.co.uk. An informal weekly practice for beginners and regular players alike. FREE Rubyfruits Sun 22 & 29 Sep, 6 & 13 Oct, 2pm. The Regent Bar, 2 Montrose Terrace, 661 8198. Social evenings for lesbian and bisexual women, with regular meetings to plan activities, network and maybe even meet someone special. Cuestars Tue 24 Sep & 8 Oct, 7–9pm. £2. Shandon Snooker, 99 Slateford Road, 313 2069. Friendly, social snooker group for the LGBT community and friends. FREE Edinburgh Gay Men’s Book Group Wed 25 Sep, 7–9pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A book club for gents with a lust for reading. Amazing Gracies Wed 25 Sep, 2, 9 & 16 Oct, 7–8pm. £3. Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, 556 2651. Join the Amazing Gracies Women’s Football Club for a friendly kickabout – both LGBT and non-LGBT members are very welcome and new players are always encouraged. FREE Rubyfruits Wed 25 Sep, 2, 9 & 16 Oct, 7.30pm. Café Nom de Plume, 60 Broughton Street, 478 1372. See entry above. FREE T-Time Fri 27 Sep, 1–4pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Informal event for transgender people and their partners, family and friends. FREE The Big LGBT Music Jam Sat 5 Oct, 1–4pm. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. Music-making in a creative and supportive environment. Bring an instrument (which could be your voice) and join in with singing, playing or just listening. FREE Prime Time Sun 6 Oct, 2–4.30pm. Gay Men’s Health, 10 Union Street, 556 1309. A chance for gay and bisexual men over 40 to meet others in an informal setting. Trans Men Scotland Sat 12 Oct, 7–9pm. Free but small donations are welcome. LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 523 1100. A social evening for FTM transgender people to meet and talk. Ages 18+.
MARRIAGE EQUALITY FUNDRAISER STAND UP FOR LOVE The Lighthouse, Glasgow, Sat 28 Sep
Tired of LGBT events featuring pink champagne and drag queens? So is Scott Galloway. The inspiration for his new event comes from a different source: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. ‘When I first read The Bluest Eye, I felt utterly inspired by Morrison’s ability to tackle discrimination through literature,’ he says. ‘I read the book in a day and decided to re-evaluate everything I’ve done with my life. I realised that it’s the ordinary people who change the world. That was the moment when Stand Up for Love really came to fruition.’ Toni Morrison might not have been thinking about weddings when
she wrote her novel, but Galloway certainly was: all proceeds from the event will go to Stonewall in support of marriage equality. Luckily, the reasons to attend consist of more than just the goodness of your heart: Stand Up for Love also features a glitzy mix of art, literature, theatre, fashion and music. ‘I’ve tried to organise something for everyone,’ explains Galloway, ‘and each event has its own message, challenging both heterosexual and homosexual stereotypes, tapping into people’s preconceived ideas about the LGBT community.’
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about marriage equality, and it’s understandable that some LGBT folk are tiring of it, but Galloway argues that it’s a vital issue. ‘It’s an important step in the civil rights movement. It’s about celebrating and affirming the bond of two people who love each other, and acknowledging that two men or two women loving each other shouldn’t restrict their civil liberties.’ But it’s not just about the issues, it’s about the art too. ‘I’ve spent the last three months working with some of the most inspiring people and I’m eager to see how people respond to the work of artists, designers and musicians. I’m excited to see people’s reactions to the pieces and performances on the night.’ (Kirsty Logan) ■ For further details see bit.ly/standup4love
Clubs Wonderland Sat 21 & 28 Sep, 10.30pm–3am. £6. Mood Nightclub, 4 Picardy Place. Alice in Wonderland themed gay night featuring a live show from The Queen of Hearts, magicians, house and electro. R3load Wed 25 Sep, 10.30pm–3am. £4 (students £3). Mood Nightclub, 4 Picardy Place. Gay student night.